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of the year award 2023 award winners 2023
After 45 years, the annual awards of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland
has once again demonstrated the timeless nature of Ireland’s visual storytellers that News 2 Nature and the environment 32
document our lives. 1st Clodagh Kilcoyne 1st Nick Bradshaw
In an age of fake news, skill and the seeing eye prove the worth of ethical Reuters Freelance/The Irish Times
professionals working for our trusted media brands. 2nd Clodagh Kilcoyne 2nd Laura Hutton
The 116 images in our 2023 collection are the pick of the crop from PPAI Reuters THE Irish times
members working throughout Ireland’s communities and daily events. 3rd Dara Mac Dónaill 3rd Maura Hickey
Our judges faced a Herculean task but after days of consideration reached The Irish Times Freelance
their decisions and we have our worthy winners.
Congratulations to Mark Condren representing the Irish Independent and Daily life and people 8 Politics 38
Sunday Independent, on becoming the AIB Press Photographer of the Year
1st Dan Linehan 1st Tom Honan
for an unprecedented sixth time. Irish Examiner Freelance
Historically, female photographers have been under-represented in our
2nd John Kelly 2nd Frank McGrath
Association. This is a situation that is certain to improve in the coming years The Clare Champion Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
and will be boosted by no fewer than five major awards won by: Clodagh
3rd Niall Carson 3rd Kenneth O’Halloran
Kilcoyne, Lorraine O’Sullivan, Laura Hutton and Maura Hickey. PA Media Freelance
On behalf of the Association, special thanks are due to our title-sponsor AIB and
especially for their initiative with the ‘AIB Sustainability Award’ won by Laura Hutton SPORTS ACTION 14 Arts and entertainment 42
of The Irish Times. As humans, our global impact on the environment is truly the
1st Billy Stickland 1st Alan Betson
defining issue of our times.
Inpho Photography The Irish Times
Many other category sponsors and trade partners also greatly assist the objectives
2nd Gary Carr 2nd Leon Farrell
of the PPAI and we are grateful to these for their belief and support.
Inpho Photography Photocall Ireland
Finally, to the members, volunteers and organisers that form the backbone of
3rd James Crombie 3rd Leon Farrell
the PPAI, this competition, catalogue and exhibition is only possible due to your Inpho Photography Photocall Ireland
commitment and efforts – well done!
Sports FEATURE 20 reportage 46
David Branigan
President, The Press Photographers Association of Ireland 1st Sam Barnes 1st Gerry Mooney
Sportsfile Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
MESSAGE from aib 2nd Lorraine O’Sullivan
Lorraine O’Sullivan Photography
2nd Morgan Treacy
Inpho Photography
It is often said that a picture speaks a thousand words. Certainly, the talented 3rd Ryan Byrne 3rd Jonathan Porter
photographers whose work we are celebrating have produced powerful images Inpho Photography Press Eye
providing valuable insights into the key stories, news events, sporting moments and
everyday lives of people in Ireland and beyond in 2022. Portrait 26 AIB SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 49
AIB is delighted to return as a title sponsor for the 45th annual ‘Press 1st Mark Condren Laura Hutton
Photographer of the Year Awards’ as we believe that photography is a powerful Irish Independent/Sunday Independent The Irish times
way of highlighting the important challenges and opportunities facing our people, 2nd David Fitzgerald
our communities and our country. Sportsfile Multimedia award 50
We are particularly pleased that the Press Photographers Association of Ireland 3rd Eamon Ward
Bryan O’Brien
is for the first time making a special award for the image that best reflects the Eamon Ward Photography
The Irish Times
theme of sustainability. The striking award, a sculpture entitled "True Inspiration,"
is created from ancient bogwood over 500 years old. Let’s hope it inspires us all to AIB PRess photographer 52
take action now to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. of the year 2023
Colin Hunt, Mark Condren
CEO AIB Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
News News
3 Independent Restorative Justice Programme, at the
3rd Dara Mac Dónaill
RDS, Dublin.
“
The Irish Times
REACHING OUT IN SUPPORT The judges said…
Corry McMahon, a Blackrock College past pupil, is From what could have been a routine press
comforted as he struggles to tell his story of abuse, conference the photographer captured the
along with fellow past pupils John Coulter and Louis decisive moment reflecting the long-term
Hoffman, (and Philip Feddis on video phone), as emotional impact of child abuse in Ireland.
the past pupils of Blackrock College and Spiritan A sensitive and important photograph which
Congregation agree to the establishment of an helps keep this massive issue in the public eye.
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1st Reuters
Clodagh Kilcoyne
OVER THE BORDER
A tear drop rolls down a young woman’s cheek aboard a bus
after fleeing from Ukraine to Romania, following Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine, at the border crossing in Siret, Romania.
“ The judges said…
In our view this is the outstanding news image of the
awards, a beautifully observed study of a young refugee
fleeing the war in Ukraine. The photographer has shown
great sensitivity and created a most beautiful image while
still conveying the tragedy of the war.
2
2nd Reuters
Clodagh Kilcoyne
Musician’s Grief
A musician reacts during the funeral of late 23-year-old teacher,
Ashling Murphy, who was murdered while out jogging, outside St.
Brigid’s Church in Mountbolus near Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
“ The judges said…
There was understandably much photographic coverage
of the shocking Ashling Murphy murder as it was one of 4 Mark Condren
the biggest domestic news stories of the year. We feel that Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
this image of musicians, from the funeral, stands out as THE GRIEF OF CREESLOUGH
it conveys the wider emotional impact felt by the whole A Garda escorts a woman to a temporary morgue at the scene of an explosion
nation while honouring Ashling’s love of music. in Creeslough, Co. Donegal, as she prepares to identify her relative.
2 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 3
News News
7 Gary Ashe
Freelance
REMANDED
Accused is greeted by
angry locals on leaving
Tullamore Courthouse,
after being charged
with the murder of local
school teacher Ashling
Murphy.
5 Fergal Phillips 8 James
Freelance Crombie
Inpho Photography
HOUSING CRISIS
Sean Kershaw joins the national TULLAMORE
“Raise the Roof” housing rally, DISTRICT COURT
to combat homelessness and the SCENE
housing crisis in Dublin. A frenzied scene as
accused leaves Tullamore
District Court after he
was remanded in custody
charged with the murder
of Ashling Murphy.
6 Mark Condren
Irish Independent/Sunday
Independent 9 Mark Condren
SAINT OF PAIN AND Irish Independent/Sunday
SUFFERING Independent
Locals with a statue of Padre Pio show FAREWELL TO MY ROCK
their respects as family and friends of Irish showband legend Dickie Rock
murdered siblings Lisa Cash, Chelsea is consoled at the funeral of his wife,
and Christy Cawley pass en route to Judy, at the Church of the Annunciation,
their final resting place. Rathfarnham.
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News News
12 Alan Betson
10 Mick O’Neill The Irish Times
Freelance SUDDEN LOSS
Members of the public watch as Garda forensic team
CONSOLING GRIEF
members remove the body of a 29-year-old which
Mourners hug each other while attending the
was found on Deanstown Avenue in Finglas.
removal of three siblings, eight-year-old twins
Christy and Chelsea Cawley along with their
18-year-old sister, Lisa Cash, who died in a
violent attack in Tallaght.
14 Mark Condren
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
BORDERING ON EXHAUSTION
Refugees cross from Ukraine to Poland at the Dorohusk
border in Poland after Russia invaded Ukraine.
15 Clodagh Kilcoyne
Reuters
COST OF LIVING CRISIS
Dogs, Buster and Bailey, wear signs during a protest about
the rising cost of living in Dublin city centre.
11 Damien Storan 13 Mark Condren
Freelance Irish Independent/Sunday
MOURNING LOST PRIDE Independent
A person stands lost in AN INNOCENT GOODBYE
contemplation, during a vigil in Pupils of Coolanarney National School in
memory of murder victims Aidan Tullamore line out in a guard of honour
Moffitt and Michael Snee who as the funeral cortege of Ashling Murphy
were killed in Sligo. comes towards her former school.
6 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 7
Daily life and people Daily life and people
2nd 17 John Kelly
The Clare Champion
“ The judges said…
This photo is incredibly poignant. The
BEGGAR AT THE DIOR-STEP juxtaposition of the darkly dressed woman
A woman seeking donations from passers-by on the against the window full of expensive white
pavement outside the Christian Dior shop on the outfits encapsulates the huge economic divide
Champs-Élysées, Paris. between the rich and poor.
16 Dan Linehan
1st Irish Examiner
COOL
The O’Callaghan family cool down on the beach at Garrettstown,
Co. Cork, during record daily temperatures in July.
“ The judges said…
A family enjoys a day at the beach in Garrettstown, Co.
Cork, on one of the record-breaking hot days during the
summer of 2022. Expertly composed it captures the delight
and joy on the family’s faces as the young boy throws a
bucket of water over everyone to cool them down.
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3rd PA Media
Niall Carson
BURNING LOVE
A couple on Cavehill overlooking loyalist bonfires in Belfast city
burning as part of the traditional Twelfth commemorations.
“ The judges said…
The view from the hill overlooking Belfast on the night of 19 Dara Mac Dónaill
The Irish Times
the 11th July shows the extent of the bonfires throughout
this city. This annual and contentious festival celebrating the LITERARY REFLECTIONS
victory of King William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne The Ha’penny Bridge is reflected in the
sees many loyalist communities in Northern Ireland compete window of The Winding Stair Bookshop,
to erect the largest bonfire. on the banks of the River Liffey.
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Daily life and people Daily life and people
22 Mark Condren
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
TIME IS TICKING
Kevin Chellar, who specialises in antique
clock restorations.
23 Mark Condren
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB
Veteran journalist Charlie Bird, who is suffering
from Motor Neurone Disease taking part in the
“Climb with Charlie” charity climb of Ireland’s
famous holy mountain, Croagh Patrick.
20 Mark
Condren
Irish Independent/
Sunday
Independent
ARE YOU IN OR
OUT?
Jonathan Trant waits
with his horse, Elton,
before participating in
the National Ploughing
Championships in
Ratheniska, Co. Laois.
21 Alan
Betson
The Irish Times
24 Clodagh COOLING DOWN
Kilcoyne FROM ABOVE
Reuters
Jade Hanlon pours
HEATWAVE water from a balcony
A man jumps off to cool down the kids
Blackrock diving of O’Carroll Villas on
boards during a Cuffe Street, Dublin, as
heatwave at Salthill Ireland experiences a
beach, in Galway. summer heatwave.
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Daily life and people Daily life and people
27
Mark
Condren
Irish
Independent/
25 Gary Ashe Sunday
Freelance Independent
WALL COP THE SAD
A Garda on patrol walks REFLECTION
past a clever graffiti OF WAR
message in a laneway in A man pushes
Dublin. his bike days
after the battle
of Bucha, which
was part of the
26 Marc Kyiv offensive
O’Sullivan in the Russian
Marc O’Sullivan invasion of
Photography Ukraine.
THAT’S WHAT
FRIENDS ARE FOR!
Tired tourists catch a nap
on a bench in Dublin’s St.
Stephen’s Green.
28
Morgan
Treacy
Inpho
Photography
BILL
Actor Bill Murray
takes a lunch
break whilst
competing in
the JP McManus
Pro-Am.
29 Valerie O’Sullivan of Recovery Haven Kerry, Cancer Support Charity, on 30 Jonathan Porter
Derrymore Beach, Camp, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Women Press Eye
Freelance
of all ages took to the water - with the assistance TOWERING ABOVE US
BARING All of an all-female support crew, An Garda Síochána, Bonfire builders access Craigyhill bonfire in
200 amazing women courageously bared all, in Fenit-based Wild Water Adventures, Tralee Bagpipers Larne, Co. Antrim, using a crane. The bonfire
Kerry’s Women’s-only charity ‘Dip in the Nip’ in aid and lifeguards. broke a world record at 198ft tall.
12 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 13
Sports action Sports action
32 Gary Carr
2nd Inpho Photography
ON THE BUTTON
Franchón Crews-Dezurn lands a left hand on Elin Cederroos
during their Undisputed Women’s Super-Middleweight
Championship bout in Madison Square Garden, New York.
“ The judges said…
Not just a brilliantly timed photo of the punch on
the chin but so unusual to see a boxer wearing what
almost looks like a sequinned dress.
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1st Billy Stickland
Inpho Photography
FLYING FINISH
Munster’s Damian de Allende scores a try despite Henry
Slade of Exeter Chiefs during a Heineken Champions Cup
game.
“ The judges said…
34 Sam
Barnes
A brilliant combination of the peak of the action Sportsfile
and athleticism make this picture of a player flying
through the air to score a try a worthy winner. CATCH ME IF
YOU CAN!
Grant Holloway of
USA, left, leads the
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3rd James Crombie
Inpho Photography
field on his way
to equalling the
CLASH OF THE ASH indoor world record
Clare’s John Conlon breaks his hurl as he is tackled by of 7.29 seconds
Cian Lynch of Limerick, during an Allianz Hurling League whilst competing
Division 1 game. in the men’s 60m
“
hurdles semi-finals
The judges said… during the World
Once again, split second timing sees a hurl Indoor Athletics
shattered during a game. The flying splinters add Championships at
drama and makes this picture a stand-out sports the Stark Arena in
photography image. Belgrade, Serbia.
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Sports action Sports action
35 Ben Brady 36 Patrick 39 Niall Carson
Inpho Photography McCann PA Media
EVERY OUNCE Racing Post OFF TO A FLYER
Shaun Driver gives his all in the Deadlift stage THROUGH THE LEGS Runners and riders clear Ruby’s Double as they compete in
of the Ireland’s Strongest Man Competition at Action at Navan Racecourse. the Kildare Hunt Club Cross Country Chase for the Ladies’
Markets Field Stadium in Limerick. Perpetual Cup during the Punchestown Festival.
40 Andrew Downes 41 Sam Barnes
Andrew Downes Photography Sportsfile
CRUINNIÚ FALLEN FAVOURITE
Susan Lambert who won the “Green Defending world champion Nia
Island” swim at the 40th Cruinniú Ali of USA falls whilst competing
na mBad festival of traditional craft in the women’s 100m hurdles
in Kinvara, Co. Galway, which also heats of the World Athletics
featured Currach racing. Championships at Hayward Field
in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
37 Evan Treacy 38 Ramsey Cardy
Inpho Photography Sportsfile
ROSSIE WALL ON THE HEAD
Clare’s Keelan Sexton scores Sarah McFadden of Northern Ireland
a goal past David Murray and competes against England players,
Colm Lavin of Roscommon Millie Bright and Lucy Bronze,
during the GAA All-Ireland during the FIFA Women’s World
Senior Football Championship Cup 2023 qualifier at The National
Round 2. Football Stadium, Belfast.
16 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 17Sports action Sports action
42 Billy Stickland 45 Bryan Keane
Inpho Photography Inpho Photography
FRIENDLY FIRE! INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN
New Zealand’s Brodie Retallick gets an A view of a competitor diving in
accidental punch from teammate George Bower Loughrea during the Loughrea Triathlon
during a 2022 Autumn Nations Series game. Festival 2022, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
46 David Fitzgerald
Sportsfile
Kick
Gokhan Saricam, right, in action against Kirill
Sidelnikov during their heavyweight bout at
Bellator 275 at the 3Arena, Dublin.
43 David Fitzgerald Emily Kay of Ireland competes in the 44 Morgan Treacy
Sportsfile
Women’s Scratch Race final at the Inpho Photography
European Championships 2022 at POLE VAULT
VELODROME Messe Munchen in Munich, Germany. Australia’s Kurtis Marschall competing in the Men’s Pole Vault
Qualification at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
18 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 19Sports FEATURE Sports FEATURE
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1st Sportsfile
Sam Barnes
“ The judges said…
FULL BODIED DISCOURSE We need no words to describe what is going
Conor Cox of Roscommon, left, and Johnny Heaney of on here. The picture tells it all with ripped
Galway tussle off the ball during the Connacht FBD shirts, male testosterone and a mouth shield
League Final match between Galway and Roscommon flying through the air. Fantastic timing by the
at NUI Galway Connacht Air Dome in Bekan, Mayo. photographer.
2nd 48
Lorraine
O’Sullivan
Lorraine O’Sullivan
49 Ryan
3rd
Photography
Byrne MUD IN YOUR EYE
Inpho Belgium’s Wout van Aert
Photography after winning the UCI
GOLDEN MOMENT Cyclocross World Cup
Republic of Ireland Manager event at Sport Ireland
Vera Pauw celebrates Campus, Blanchardstown.
qualifying for the 2023 FIFA
Women’s World Cup with
her squad in Hampden Park,
“ The judges said…
This picture tells us
more than just the
Scotland.
“
pain this cyclist has
The judges said… had to endure. The
Always expect the slither of mud in his
unexpected and that eye, the mud caked
probably happened here on his face and the
blank expression are
when all the elements
came together to make
50 Domnick Walsh complimented by the
Eye Focus use of black and white.
a beautifully composed
celebration picture as DAVID CLIFFORD – KERRY’S POT OF GOLD
Ireland Manager Vera David Clifford stands under a rainbow as he is mobbed by
Pauw ran in to join the a ‘stampede’ of young fans in Austin Stack Park and signs
players. autographs for young supporters after the Kerry County
Senior Football Championship Final he helped win.
20 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 21Sports FEATURE Sports FEATURE
51 Ben McShane
Sportsfile 53 Tom Maher
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC Inpho Photography
Patrick Hoban of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal A KISS TO HIS BIGGEST FAN
during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Ireland’s Brian Gleeson gives a kiss to
Dundalk and Derry City at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth. his sister Ciara after his side’s victory
over Italy in the U18 Men’s Six Nations
Festival at the FFR National Centre,
Marcoussis, France.
55 Tom Maher
Inpho Photography
GREEN EYES
Celebrations after Offaly’s victory
over Clare in the Electric Ireland
GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor
Championship Semi-Final at FBD
Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
52 Eoin Noonan 54 Ben McShane
Sportsfile Sportsfile
WET WINNERS EMOTIONS 56 Tom Maher
Ben Cunningham of St. Finbarr’s celebrates An emotional Kellie Harrington of Ireland looks Inpho Photography
at the final whistle after the Cork County to the supporters after the playing of Amhrán na PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Senior Club Hurling Championship Final bhFiann as she holds her gold medal and trophy Jack Ferncombe and Alex Friday practice a few pucks
against Blackrock in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. after winning the lightweight 60kg final, during the during the half-time break of the Tipperary Senior Hurling
EUBC Women’s European Boxing Championships Championship Final between Kiladangan and Kilruane
2022 at Budva Sports Centre in Budva, Montenegro. McDonagh’s at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
22 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 23Sports FEATURE Sports FEATURE
57 Morgan Treacy
Inpho Photography
PLEASE, NO PHOTOS
Students from Castleisland Community College taking
58 Brendan
part in an Agriculture Awareness TY programme, get to
Moran
Sportsfile
meet Dot Cotton, one of Paul Nolan’s horses in training.
OLD BIG EARS
Luka Modric of Real Madrid is
reflected in the trophy as he
celebrates victory after the UEFA
Champions League Final between
Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF
at the Stade de France in Paris,
France.
60 Gary Carr
Inpho Photography
FOR HISTORY
Katie Taylor celebrates as she
is announced victorious over
Amanda Serrano in their sold out
Undisputed Women’s Lightweight
Championship bout in Madison
Square Garden, New York. The
first time a women’s boxing bout
headlined the venue.
59 Ben Brady
Inpho Photography
RURAL RUGBY
An aerial view of the action from the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival at
Westport Rugby Club with Croagh Patrick in the background.
24 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 25portrait portrait
61
1st Mark Condren
“
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
WORN OUT The judges said…
A woman in an IDP camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, after she This haunting portrait of a woman in an internally
had to walk for days when her crops failed and animals died. displaced people’s camp outside Mogadishu is superbly
Somalia is the second most climate-vulnerable country in the shot. When her crops failed and her animals died, she
world. The country is currently on the brink of famine. Four found herself in the IDP camp. Somalia is the second
rainy seasons in a row have failed – a climatic event not most climate-vulnerable country in the world and is
seen in at least 40 years. currently enduring its longest ever drought.
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3rd Ward
Eamon
Eamon Ward
Photography
SAFE HAVEN
Ukrainian refugees Olena Paltsun and
her daughter, Vavara Husarova, at the
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2nd David
Fitzgerald
Hydro Hotel, Lisdoonvarna. Six weeks
earlier, Olena lost her eldest daughter,
Sophia, one of the first victims of the
Sportsfile
Russian invasion.
“
MULLINS
Trainer Willie Mullins during the McCoy The judges said…
Contractors County Handicap Hurdle Another tale of displacement
at the Cheltenham Racing Festival at is found in this beautiful and
Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, England. sorrowful portrait of a Ukrainian
“
mother and daughter in
The judges said… Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. After
This portrait of horse trainer Willie Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in
Mullins was taken at Cheltenham, February 2022 many women
UK which is a key event for Irish and children fled the country. An
horse race lovers. The judges loved estimated 58,000 refugees are
this graphic black & white profile of currently living in Ireland.
him. Katie Cathcart (age six) from
64 Leah Farrell
Enniskillen ahead of her show with
RollingNews.ie her pony Bunbury Sorbet at the
SHOW TIME Dublin Horse Show in the RDS.
26 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 27portrait portrait
65 John Kelly 67 Tom Honan
The Clare Champion Freelance
STORM APPROACHES SILENT PROTEST
One Man And His Dog...Rod Gallavan, of Kinnielty, Lauren Kelly pictured at a protest 70 Fergal Phillips
Liscannor and his dog Tia check out the sea conditions to ‘Stop Handover of National Freelance
while out for a refreshing walk at Clahane as Storms Maternity Hospital to Nuns’
Dudley and Eunice approached the country. Private Company’. PAT McCABE
Playwright and novelist Patrick McCabe.
71 Morgan Treacy
Inpho Photography
WE ARE ONE
Chairman Roy Barrett and Chief Executive Jonathan
Hill pose for a picture before giving a media briefing
on the FAI’s Strategy for 2022-2025.
68 Andrew Paton
66 Mark Condren Photovision
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent NINE PUPS IN A ROW
Centenarian Nine Hungarian Vizsla pups pictured sitting on a
Centenarian Michael Cadden, who says the bench. From left; Rowan, Stella, Tarzan, Bramble,
key to a long life is a stress free life. Nala, Sybil, Penny, Hazel and Beau.
28 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 29portrait portrait
69 James Crombie 74 Gerry Mooney
Inpho Photography Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
NURU THE SHADOWS OF WAR
Nine-year-old Nuru Joseph poses for Ukrainian actress Olesya Zdorovetska who
a portrait beside her house in Bora now lives in Dublin pictured in The Gate
Bora Village, Gongoni. Nuru suffers Theatre where she performed in The Tin
from epilepsy and is non-verbal. Solider production.
72 Mark Condren 75 Dara Mac Dónaill
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent The Irish Times
HUNGER STRIKE BROTHER KEVIN
Christopher ‘Bronco’ Dunne in his apartment in a social 73 Dan Sheridan Brother Kevin, of the Capuchin Day Centre,
housing facility in Dublin 4, who is on hunger strike in his Inpho Photography before retiring at the age of 87, after more
response to the alleged health service failing to provide THE FIGHTER than 50 years’ service helping feed the most
him with the medical care and support he needs. Irish professional boxer Ray Moylette poses for a picture. vulnerable members of society.
30 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 31Nature and the environment Nature and the environment
2nd 77 Laura Hutton
THE Irish times “ The judges said…
This is a unique image. The beds in a hotel
ABANDONED HOTEL bedroom have been made and left for the
Foliage explodes from a bed in an abandoned hotel next guest. But the next guest never came and
on the West Coast of Ireland. The hotel closed six this wonderful image is the result of years of
years ago and is now only visited by urban explorers. neglect as nature takes back control.
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1st Nick Bradshaw
Freelance/The Irish Times
HERON ON THE HUNT
Heron being chased by a mallard after snatching her
duckling on the Upper Lake, UCD. This site is a biodiversity
hub where you can see wildlife in action.
“ The judges said…
Look away now if you love cute little ducklings. The
photographer captures perfectly the exact moment a
heron flew away with a baby duckling and is chased
by what we must presume is the mother. Nature is
wonderful but it is a rare thing to capture a moment
of genuine wildlife like this.
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3rd Freelance
Maura Hickey
SEA BIRD
A dead gannet on the seabed, Baginbun, Co. Wexford. One of
many gannets to have died around the coast from avian flu.
“ The judges said…
The twist in this photo is you do not know at first
79 James Crombie
glance if the bird is alive or dead, but it hits home
when you read that the gannet has died like many Inpho Photography
from avian flu. BETWEEN THE REEDS
A swan amongst the reeds on Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath.
32 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 33Nature and the environment Nature and the environment
81 James Crombie
Inpho Photography
IT’S BEHIND YOU
A deer in the background as participants pose
for a photo during the 2022 Darkness into
Light walk in Killarney National Park.
80 Marc
O’Sullivan 84
Marc O’Sullivan
Photography
Frank
McGrath
DRAGONFLY Irish
A dragonfly in flight Independent/
over the River Camac Sunday
in Kilmainham. Independent
WAVE
RIDER
A windsurfer
makes the
most of the
high winds at
the South Bull
82 Fran Wall, Dublin.
Veale
Freelance
EYES ON THE SKY
A gannet peers towards
the sky on Ireland’s Eye.
Gannets have excellent
binocular vision, which
allows them to spot fish
from high above the
water.
34 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 35Nature and the environment Nature and the environment
86 Valerie O’Sullivan
Freelance
MINKE WHALE SPOUTING OFF
A minke whale lunge feeding on schooling
prey with Skellig Beag, an UNESCO Heritage
Site, providing the backdrop 12km off the
coast of south Kerry, as gannets get ready for
the catch.
85 Fran Veale
Freelance
RAZORBILL
A razorbill slows itself to land
on the cliffs of Ireland’s Eye.
87 Donal
O’Leary
Irish Farmers
Journal
CHAFF
83 Damien
George Love
Eagers
Freelance
of CK Farms,
Castletownroche,
ARE YOU SURE THIS Co. Cork, blowing
IS THE RIGHT WAY! off the chaff as
A mallard duck attempts to he checks on the
lead her ducklings over the quality of the crop
weir on the River Dodder at while harvesting
Rathfarnham, Dublin. winter wheat.
36 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 37Politics Politics
89
“
Frank McGrath
2nd Irish Independent/Sunday Independent The judges said…
Another example of perfect timing by a photographer as
COULD THE REAL TAOISEACH PLEASE the rotating Taoisigh attend the annual Béal na mBláth
STAND UP! ceremony. The political significance of parties which
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar pictured diverged after the civil war coming together for the
during the Béal na mBláth Centenary commemoration commemoration is well represented in the accidentally
remembering General Michael Collins. awkward body language.
88
1st Freelance
Tom Honan
YES MINISTERS
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath
and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe pictured before
attending a Budget 2023 photocall.
“ The judges said
A perfect piece of timing where the photographer
managed to capture the joint finance ministers
in perfect step. The image is strengthened by its
composition, by the use of wide angle and the context
of the Government Buildings location on Budget Day.
91 Laura
Hutton
90
3rd
The Irish Times
Kenneth O’Halloran
Freelance BERTIE
COUNCILLOR EIMEAR McCORMACK Former Taoiseach
Councillor Eimear McCormack at the Fianna Fáil National Bertie Ahern
Councillors’ Conference in Dublin. photographed in
“
the Skylon Hotel,
The judges said Drumcondra.
The judges were fascinated by this deceptively
intelligent image. What is superficially a very straight
portrait of a minor politician is transposed by perfect
composition and colour.
38 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 39Politics Politics
92 Michael 94
McLaughlin Domnick
Michael McLaughlin Walsh
Photography Eye Focus
FROM SOD TO SKY CROSSROADS
Minister for Rural and Community DANCING
Development, Heather Humphreys TD, IN THE
skys the traditional sod turning on a SCHOOLYARD
new extension to a walkway at the Minister Norma
Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan, Foley watches Orla
Co. Mayo. Ní Ghriphin, Oisín
Sín Madeley and
Sadhbh Madeley
as they perform a
Crossroad dance
in the schoolyard,
during her visit to
93 Sam Barnes local schools in
Sportsfile Dingle.
POLITICAL PULL
Minister of State for Sport and the
Gaeltacht Jack Chambers TD, centre,
takes part in a game of tug of war,
alongside Hannele Raji, second from
right, aged 13, and her sister Hila Raji,
aged 10, both from Drogheda, Co.
Louth, and players from Mosney FC in
95 Niall Carson
PA Media
Meath, during the SARI Sportsfest at
the Phoenix Park, Dublin, celebrating STEPPING DOWN IN STYLE
25 years of working with sport to Taoiseach Micheál Martin jumps from a
promote inclusion, diversity and tractor as he visits the National Ploughing
equality. Championships at Ratheniska, Co. Laois.
40 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 41Arts and entertainment Arts and entertainment
98 internship with the Abbey Theatre.
3rd Leon Farrell
Photocall Ireland
FINAL TOUCHES “ The judges said…
A really well-made image which plays on the scale
Keely McDonagh puts her figures into place on a of its characters. Cleverly lit and well composed
stage design she made as she waits for the judges to this picture works on several levels and is a
arrive, hoping to be one of the winners chosen for an deserving winner.
99 Niall
Carson
PA Media
THE GIANT
Crowds watch as the
seven-metre-high
Con Mór, The Giant
is on display at the
Macnas Halloween
show in Galway.
96
1st Alan Betson
The Irish Times
THE BEADY EYE
Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell speaking to
media at the premiere of The Banshees of Inisherin
at the Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield, Dublin.
“ The judges said…
Photocalls at cinema premieres tend to
be frantic and very messy events. The
photographer here has managed not just
to capture a clean image of the two main
characters in the top Irish film of the year
but also to seize a picture which reflects on
the interesting dynamic between the two
actors.
97
2nd Leon Farrell
Photocall Ireland
SING
Soprano Megan O’Neil warms up her vocals ahead of
the Feis Ceoil singing competition in the RDS, Dublin. 100 Leon Farrell
“
Photocall Ireland
The judges said… IT’S TIME
A deceptively simple photograph but the
Singer Tolü Makay waits to be
photographer has used colour, composition
called on stage to perform.
and timing to perfect effect to create a great
image in a back room at the Feis Ceoil.
42 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 43Arts and entertainment Arts and entertainment
105 Philip Doyle
Irish Farmers Journal
Garth Brooks
101 Dara 102 Philip Doyle An emotional Garth Brooks takes his hat off to his fans as he thanks them on
Mac Dónaill Irish Farmers Journal his final performance at the historic concerts in Croke Park in September 2022.
The Irish Times DANCING ON THE LAND
Reflected IN ART Sean-nós dancer Edwina Guckian dances
One woman enjoys the sun a set on a barrel in Co. Leitrim. Edwina is
while another enjoys the art heavily involved in preserving the history
in Trinity College Dublin. and traditions of the area.
106 David Fitzgerald
Sportsfile
SIN SAOL
Sin Saol, a traditional Irish band from Wexford, perform in France.
103 Frank McGrath 104 Marc O’Sullivan
Irish Independent/Sunday Marc O’Sullivan Photography
Independent SUPPORT ACT
HAIR AND MAKE-UP Young ballet dancers from the Irish
Veda, a drag queen and HIV activist, National Youth Ballet pictured at a
photographed getting ready before photocall during rehearsals for The
107 Mark Stedman
Mark Stedman Photography
going on stage at The George, in Nutcracker.
Dublin. MAESTRA
Margaret Bridge from Wicklow, one of the twelve participants of the
National Concert Hall and Grant Thornton Female Conductor Programme.
44 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 45Reportage Reportage
2nd
109 Morgan
Treacy
Inpho Photography
YEAR OF THE
HORSE
A year spent in the horse
racing industry, which
spans stud farms to
racetracks, sales rings to
veterinary stables. A strong
theme running through the
pictures is the connection
with humans and the bond
they share. Whether it is
placing their hopes for
the animal’s safety in a
St. Christopher Medal or
merely getting solace from
the hands-on nature of
handling horses, it is hard
to separate the human
from the equine in this
multi-million euro industry.
“ The judges said…
Shot over one year
this stunning series of
black and white photos
chronicles the horse
racing world and the
beauty of the animals
and the sport.
3rd
110 Jonathan
Porter
Press Eye
PRO LIFE
Tyrone based pro-life
campaigners hold a
108
1st Gerry Mooney protest outside Sinn Féin’s
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent constituency office in
Coalisland. The anti-
CHARLIE’S CHALLENGE
abortion activists offered
Following his public announcement and acceptance that he was suffering with
the Rosary and laid white
Motor Neurone Disease, veteran Irish journalist Charlie Bird set himself the
crosses outside the office.
challenge of climbing the 2,500ft holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. This was to
The group carried statues
raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Foundation and Pieta House, but also
of the Virgin Mary with the
to show life challenges could be overcome. In doing this, he unintentionally
white crosses representing
brought the country together at a time when another man was trying to divide
aborted babies.
“
the world. People from all over the country supported his efforts throughout,
none more so than his wife Claire and his beloved companion Tiger. The judges said…
“ The judges said…
Veteran RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird was diagnosed with Motor
The photographer
documents the scene
with a series of tightly
Neurone Disease in 2021. In 2022, he took part in a charity climb of
edited photos of
the 2,500 ft Croagh Patrick. This series of images cover both the climb
religious protesters,
and Charlie’s family life. His resilience in the face of this devastating
praying and carrying
disease has captured the imagination of the Irish public.
a statue of the Virgin
Mary, white crosses,
and rosary beads.
46 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 47Reportage AIB SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
111 Dan
Linehan
Irish Examiner
PREVENTING
DISASTER
Workers from LCF Marine
fixing an oil boom around
the 23m fishing trawler
Sceptre, which sank at
Keelbeg Pier in Union
Hall, Co. Cork, on the
night of 6th February.
Oils were removed from
the trawler to prevent an
environmental disaster.
The trawler had been
berthed at the pier for
five years and was later
removed in July 2022.
113 Laura Hutton
112 Gerry The Irish times
Mooney ABANDONED HOTEL
Irish Independent/ Foliage explodes from a bed in an abandoned hotel
Sunday Independent on the West Coast of Ireland. The hotel closed six
THE MURDER OF years ago and is now only visited by urban explorers.
ASHLING MURPHY
In January 2022, the
country was gripped by
“ The judges said…
The judges carefully considered entries in
all categories for this award and ultimately
grief following the murder decided on this remarkable image of nature
of primary schoolteacher recapturing an abandoned hotel. There are
Ashling Murphy. The many sustainability issues facing Ireland and
talented musician was the world and several are reflected elsewhere
out for a run after school amongst the prize-winning images and in
when she was attacked the exhibition, but the judges felt that this
and killed along the remarkable image speaks, in a slightly surreal
bank of the Grand Canal way, to the massive issue of housing and
in Tullamore Co. Offaly. homelessness in Ireland.
People came to the town
from all over the country
to sympathise with and
support Ashling’s family,
as the country mourned
the loss of the beautiful
teacher.
48 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 49Multimedia Multimedia
Winner
114 Bryan O’Brien
The Irish Times
TRUE TO TYPE
Following a brain haemorrhage, Leo Molloy
turned his passion for collecting and restoring
vintage typewriters into a full time job.
“ The judges said…
The winning entry in this year’s
Multimedia Category is a beautifully-
crafted film which tells the story of one
man’s love for vintage typewriters. While
this is a relatively simple premise, there
can be no doubt that the filmmaker
handles the different disciplines of
shooting, editing and storytelling with
aplomb. Presented in black and white,
it is an evocative piece which also packs
an emotional punch.
Highly commended Highly commended
115 James 116 Ronan
Crombie McGrade
Inpho Photography Ronan McGrade Photography
CHARITY EXIT UKRAINE: INVADED
The video shows a snap shot of BY RUSSIA
the realities faced with raising When Russia invaded Ukraine in
a child with disabilities in one February 2022 a humanitarian crisis
of the poorer parts of the world. unfolded at the country’s western
It focuses on a 12-year-old-girl border with Poland. Not only did
named Charity Muguru Muchoki the invasion affect people directly, it
who has Down Syndrome and also had a wider reaching effect on
examines the issues her mother Ukrainian students already studying
and school face. Filmed while in in Poland. The students could not
Kenya with CBM Ireland. claim refugee status as they were
already studying in Poland and
their boarding school was left in
a difficult position of carrying the
financial burden of 600 students.
The path to safety for refugees
fleeing the war via the border
crossing and refugee reception
centres are also highlighted.
50 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 51The press photographer
of the year
AIB press photographer
of the year 2023 Previous winners
2022 James Crombie
MARK CONDREN 2021
2020
James Crombie
Mark Condren
Irish Independent/Sunday Independent
2019 Tom Honan
2018 Cyril Byrne
2017 Gerry Mooney
2016 Mark Condren
2015 Alan Betson
2014 Julien Behal
2013 Mark Condren
2012 Julien Behal
2011 Mark Condren
News (page 3) THE GRIEF OF CREESLOUGH News (page 4) SAINT OF PAIN AND SUFFERING News (page 5) FAREWELL TO MY ROCK
2009 Mark Condren
2008 Steve Humphreys
2007 Niall Carson
2006 Bryan O'Brien
2005 Matt Kavanagh
2004 Alan Betson
2003 Frank Miller
2002 Bryan O'Brien
News (page 6) AN INNOCENT GOODBYE News (page 7) BORDERING ON EXHAUSTION Daily Life and People (page 10)
ARE YOU IN OR OUT? 2001 Brenda Fitzsimons
2000 Bryan O'Brien
Pictured at the judging photocall for the 45th annual ‘AIB Press Photographer 1999 Bryan O'Brien
of the Year Award’ are Chair of the judging panel and former Irish Times 1998 Frank Miller
picture editor, Frank Miller (on screen, centre) alongside the two judges;
International photographer, Eddie Keogh and Dublin native and Head of 1997 Alan Betson
Pictures at the Financial Times, Helen Healy. 1996 Frank Miller
1995 Bryan O'Brien
1994 Crispin Rodwell
Daily Life and People (page 11) Daily Life and People (page 11) Daily Life and People (page 12) 1993 Matt Kavanagh
TIME IS TICKING A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB THE SAD REFLECTION OF WAR
1992 Matt Kavanagh
1991 Dara Mac Dónaill
1990 Billy Stickland
1989 James Meehan
1988 John Carlos
1987 Jim O'Kelly
1986 Eric Luke
Portrait (page 26) WORN OUT Portrait (page 28) Centenarian Portrait (page 30) HUNGER STRIKE 1985 Peter Thursfield
1984 Alan Lewis
“ The Judges said . . .
The judges examined the portfolios of all prize-winners in great detail. Ultimately, there were two
David Branigan, President of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland
and Mary Whitelaw, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, AIB,
1983
1982
Peter Thursfield
Tom Lawlor
particularly outstanding portfolios and it was a difficult decision but we unanimously voted in favour with the AIB Sustainability Award trophy, which will be awarded for an
image, selected from across all of the entries, that best reflects the theme of 1981 Austin Finn
of this portfolio. The photographer did not just manage to cover the main events of the year, at
home and abroad, but they brought to their assignments an unerring ability to come away with sustainability in daily modern life. 1980 Peter Thursfield
remarkable images. Their sense of news value, sense of timing, ability to choose original angles and 1979 Brian Barron
creativity all came to the fore and they are an absolutely deserving winner of this award.
www.ppai.ie info@ppai.ie 1978 Colman Doyle
52 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 AIB Press photographer of the year 2023 53The Press Photographers Association of Ireland
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